The Knicks rebounded Tuesday night in Game 5, regaining control of their best-of-seven series on their home floor with a 121-91 rout against the Pacers, highlighted by Jalen Brunson's 44-point outing.
New York showed no signs of fatigue after dropping back-to-back games in Gainbridge Fieldhouse, which included Game 4 and a rather forgettable performance from Brunson at best.
Now, things look different in New York, as the Knicks are one win away from the Eastern Conference finals, which would be their first trip since 2000. The Knicks can do just that with a win Friday night, making those series some three decades ago all too familiar.
After the win, Brunson said Tuesday night during his post-game scrum that the Knicks' goal remains the same regardless of the immense pressure they may be under.
"I think as a team, no matter what the situation is, we have the same mindset no matter what,” Brunson told reporters. “And regardless of how I’m feeling or someone else is feeling, we know what’s at stake, we know what we have to do, and we’re going to figure it out.”
Figuring it out was something the Pacers failed to do, shooting just 44.4 percent from beyond the arc and surrendering a game-high 18 turnovers. In an inverse of Game 4, the Knicks pounded the Pacers into submission, leaving them on the brink of elimination against their old nemesis as the series shifts back to Indianapolis.
Will the Knicks end the Pacers' season, or will Indiana do enough to force a Game 7 back at MSG? Here is everything to know ahead of Game 6, including TV and streaming options.
What channel is Knicks vs. Pacers on today?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Sling
Knicks vs. Pacers will air on ESPN in the United States and TSN 1/4 in Canada. U.S. viewers can also stream the game on Sling.
Sling is the home for sports fans, offering various channels. You can always cheer for your favorite teams on channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1, and more.
In the United Kingdom, select playoff games are available to watch on TNT Sports and stream on Discovery+. In India, fans can catch select playoff games on Sports 18 and JioCinema (check local listings). Games can also be streamed via NBA League Pass.
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Knicks vs. Pacers start time
- Date: Friday, May 17
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
Knicks vs. Pacers will tip off around 8:30 p.m. ET on Friday, May 17. The game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indiana.
Knicks vs. Pacers radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channels 212 (Knicks) and 86 (Pacers)
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Knicks vs. Pacers tickets
- Tickets: StubHub
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Knicks vs. Pacers odds via BetMGM
New York is a 4.5-point favorite heading into Game 6. For the full market, check out BetMGM, an authorized gaming operator of the NBA.
| Game Lines | Pacers | Knicks |
| Spread | +4.5 | -4.5 |
| Moneyline | +170 | -210 |
Knicks vs. Pacers schedule
Here is the complete schedule for the NBA Playoff series between the Knicks and Pacers:
| Date | Game/Result | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| May 6 | Knicks 121, Pacers 117 | — | — |
| May 8 | Knicks 130, Pacers 121 | — | — |
| May 10 | Pacers 111, Knicks 106 | — | — |
| May 12 | Pacers 121, Knicks 89 | — | — |
| May 14 | Knicks 121, Pacers 91 | — | — |
| May 17 | Game 6 | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| May 19 | Game 7* | 3:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
*If necessary
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